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Tuition USD 10,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Winnipeg, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Studies at University of Manitoba is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Political Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 10,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Winnipeg, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Administrative Theory
  2. State and Economy
  3. Politics of Urban Planning
  4. Seminar in the Public Policy Process
  5. Seminar in Global Political Economy
  6. Special Topics in Global Politics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Generally, applicants require a B.A. (Honours) in Political Studies. Students holding a B.A. (Honours) degree are expected to have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 (B+) in their last 36 credit hours in Political Studies courses, to have completed a course in Political Theory, and to have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Manitoba directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Manitoba

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University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Canada

The University of Manitoba is a public research university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1877, it is the first university in Western Canada. Both by total student enrolment and campus...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months